Last Updated on June 22, 2016 3:48 pm
High Country motorist should be alert this weekend for increased vehicle and bike traffic with the 18th annual Blood Sweat and Gears taking place on Saturday. As bikes will be more noticeable on some local roads starting Friday, one of the routes has been altered due to road construction.
Ride director Scott Nelson tells WataugaOnline.com that the longer route is not using the Blue Ridge Parkway this year due to roadwork taking place along the race route. That route has been cut from 100 to 90 miles but still includes Snake Mountain. Nelson says 1400 riders are registered for this years event.
The 90 mile ride starts at 7:30 am and the 50 mile ride starts at 7:45 am at Valle Crucis Elementary School.
Below is the ride routes for motorist to be aware of increased bike traffic. Information from the BSG website.
BSG 90 Mile Route
Click for larger view. Opens in a new window
BSG 50 Mile Cue Sheet
Click for larger view. Opens in a new window
